Steve Kerber

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Steve Kerber is the Director of the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute. He has led research with the fire service in the areas of ventilation, structural collapse, and fire dynamics.

Following UL FSRI’s “Close Before You Doze” burn demonstration, the bedroom behind the closed door shows little fire damage compared to the charred hallway. Below, the bedroom behind the closed door shows only a small amount of char around the doorframe.

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It’s time to change the way the public thinks about fire safety

As a result of open floor plans and synthetic furnishings and building materials, house fires are spreading faster than ever before. But research tells us that a simple behavior change by residents could save lives and aid firefighters. There’s a…